A cathedral among the gum trees

On the northern fringe of Sydney, among gum trees and very loud native bird song, the Catholic Church plans to build Australia’s newest cathedral. 

The proposal by the Diocese of Broken Bay has attracted criticism for its expense. 

But the church hopes the stunning new design, which captures the essence of the nearby bushland, will convince the critics.

GUEST:

• Niall McLaughlin is the architect on the planned Broken Bay Catholic cathedral.